Small, luxurious hotels, known as boutique hotels, are rising in popularity due to their intimate ambiance. The smaller scale allows them to change and evolve more quickly to current trends than some of the larger, busier hotel chains. Some trends that have been big recently include remarkable experiences, less emphasis on busy locations, and increased technology.

All About the Experience

Boutique hotels allow guests to have their own private getaway far from everyday life and daily responsibilities. Take a mini vacation without traveling to far-away exotic places by booking a room at a boutique hotel. Being outside of the city or other high-traffic areas can expose travelers to a one-of-a-kind local experience that they wouldn’t get anywhere else. This atypical event can be a big draw for people looking to escape their normal routine at home.

Themed Rooms

Guests can often choose from a variety of room options, including themed ones to add to their getaway mood. This can be enhanced by matched bedding collections, such as those offered by Thief River Linen. Cohesive looks using color-coordinated beddings, upholstery, paint, and other décor can create a unique look for every room available. Visitors may even end up with a particular favorite that attracts them to return to the same hotel multiple times. Thief River Linen’s vast array of fabrics and various collections allow them to help create several different theme options for these kinds of hotels.

Off The Beaten Path

For larger hotel chains, location is everything. Their guests want to be in the center of activity with easy accessibility to food, entertainment, and other amenities. For boutique hotels, being secluded or hidden away from the rest of society is more attractive. Local foods, beverages, and services that you might not see in a normal city setting can be a large part of the allure of boutique locations. For a trip away from the hustle and bustle of larger cities, try looking for a smaller, individually owned place to stay.

Constantly Connected

Technology is providing more seamless transactions and entry to these new, high-tech hotels. Keyless entry, digital check-ins and bedside tablets are just the start to what some of top hotels have to offer. Access your room via fingerprint or retinal scans for a secret agent-style entry is available at certain upscale locations. The Upper House in China is virtually paperless and offers guests fully loaded iPod touches, free and unlimited broadband access, and even the hotel’s cars have Wi-Fi. Some hotels take technology to the extremes to provide guests with luxuries they won’t get anywhere else.

Plan a Visit

Here are just a few Boutique hotels Thief River Linen had the pleasure to work with as they furnished their bedding, drapery, & upholstery fabrics:

At Thief River Linen we are committed to utilizing quality fabrics and offer outstanding customer service for retail, interior design, and hospitality industries. We are able to accommodate customization orders and have a wide variety of fabric designs, colors and textures. We would love to work with you on your next project. Contact us at (336) 474-8014 or 800-569-8105 for your fabric needs.

Thief River Linen strives to provide designers with the highest quality fabrics in unique and inspiring designs. Great work cannot be accomplished without the best tools and materials to start with. With lots of choices and the ability to work with our outstanding customer service, we can collaborate to make exactly what you’re looking for. To make this possible, we first have to look at what goes into magnificent fabrics of the highest quality.

Quality Factors

Your first thought might be to check thread count, however all that really tells you is the number of yarn per square inch, and is not any indicator of quality. This is a common misconception, however there are other ways to tell the worth of fabrics. Some important factors to look at are fiber, weave, location, finish, and performance.

Fiber & Weave: The content of the fabric is an indicator of the performance abilities of the fabric itself. Is it a 100%Cotton, or a blend of synthetic fibers & natural fibers? Also, various weave patterns affect the feel, durability, & price of fabrics. Take into consideration whether the fabric is a solid content/design, or whether it’s embroidered, a woven jacquard, or a print on a solid content.

Location: Take a look at where the fabrics were made and you can assume something about quality. Certain places in the world are known for having higher quality fabrics as a standard.

Finish: Look for residential bedding that is chemical free, such as organic cotton, and pure linen, as opposed to materials that are chemically “finished” to prevent wrinkling and shrinking.

Performance: What do you need your fabrics to accomplish? Thief River works hard to make sure your projects are the best, whether it’s a 3-pass Fire Retardant black out window treatment or a stain-resistant duvet cover!

Exclusive Designs

High-end design is the result of careful planning and unique materials. Thief River Linen supplies exclusive looks for all of its bedding and other design clients. There is a lot of time and effort put into new designs, and you are getting something creative that cannot be found elsewhere. Contact us today to help us create the best ensemble for any upcoming design project. Our expansive portfolio of collections and fabrics contain the perfect assortment for any style.

The Fall High Point Market is here! Thief River Linen has some exciting news about this year’s show; Lazzaro Leather is expanding its line of products including four beds as part of their case goods program. As part of this expansion they will be moving to a larger showroom and incorporating some of our collections into their display. Come see us at IHFC building -Floor 10 – Space #C1003. We are very excited about teaming up with Lazzaro for this event.

High Point Market is held twice annually in High Point, NC; home to the largest furnishing trade show in the world. This happens in the spring and fall and Thief River Linen exhibits there regularly. The event attracts over 75,000 attendees and 2000 exhibitors from more than 100 countries. This fall, we will be sharing showroom space with Lazzaro Leather to help them unveil their new bed designs. It is an exciting new twist for some of our favorite collections. Keep an eye out at the High Point Market for this fabulous combination of luxurious furnishings!

Thief River Linen has unique fabrics & bedding options for Hospitality, Retailers, & Designers. No matter which aspect of the industry you are involved in, look no further for complementary fabrics to fit any style.

No room should be more intimate and luxurious than your bedroom. It takes extra thought and effort to create the perfect space that provides you with the feeling of having your own private sanctuary. Designs trends are ever changing, but here are some ideas to create a fantastic upscale bedroom.

Make a Multipurpose space

Your bedroom can be a great place for more than just sleeping, so include some extras that allow you to do other things with the space. Add in some amenities from other areas of the home and make this area multifunctional.

Add in a coffee bar and mini fridge to make your favorite morning beverage.

Comfortable chairs and a table to relax and get a little bit of work done.

Luxury baths and multi-head showers make it feel as though you’re at the spa instead of at home.

Build yourself a reading nook to curl up with your favorite book in your own secluded library.

There are several great options popping up recently to create a dynamic accent piece or wall in the bedroom.

Wallpaper is making a comeback with large prints and designs.

Put up an inspirational mural above the bed to create a focal point in the room.

Large or full-wall mirrors are becoming a big hit in many bedrooms.

Accent walls are more than just a different color these days; have a planked or stone wall on one side of your room.

If you are worried about committing to a whole wall, try adding in a large furniture piece instead, such as a planked headboard.

Bold Colors and Textures

Neutrals have been a long-term favorite for bedroom color palettes, but bold colors are making a comeback this year when it comes to linens and furniture.

Bright oranges, blues, greens, and pinks are big this year.

Large, eye-catching patterns on fabrics are a huge hit.

Textured quilts and comforters are all the rage instead of fluffy duvets.

Lots of natural sunlight from large windows or skylights can help lighten up the room and also allow you to look at the stars at night.

At Thief River Linen we are committed to utilizing quality fabrics and offer outstanding customer service for retail, interior design, and hospitality industries. We are able to accommodate customization orders and have a wide variety of fabric designs, colors and textures. We would love to work with you on your next project. Contact us at (336) 474-8014 or 800-569-8105 for your fabric needs.

This year’s color trends are leaning towards more natural tones, which are generally cooler and softer. Starting with Marsala, the 2015 Pantone color of the year, you can create some fantastic color schemes by adding in coordinating colors. Some major trends right now include this deep wine-red color with turquoise blues, greens, or light creams and grays. Read about how each of these color combos can be used in various areas of your home.

Morehead – Plasma

Turquoise Blues and Pastels

Cool turquoise blues mix well with deep wine reds anywhere in the home. Blue walls and rugs with Marsala-colored fixtures provide great contrast. Add in some pastels to lighten the mood and create some more variety in hues. The lighter colors prevent an overbearing effect from the darker tones and keep any room a little more refreshing.

Neverland Stripe – Spring

Deep Greens and Beige

Muted natural beiges and tans work well with darker green walls and background colors for a warm and homey feeling. Offset these cooler tones with deep red accent pieces such as pictures or furniture. This is a great color combo for living areas and common rooms. The natural color scheme creates a relaxing and comfortable environment that puts all your guests at ease. This is a perfect year-round color palette since the rich reds provide a warm feeling in the colder months, and greens are wonderful to welcome in spring and summer.

Venus – Silver

Creamy Vanilla and Pale Gray

Lighter colors paired with Marsala are perfect for the bedroom. Vanilla, cream, light gray, and white are all great colors for the walls with red bedding, furniture, and throw pillows. There is a strong contrast between these colors to make a bold statement. This creates a romantic environment without becoming overbearing or too dark.

There are tons of options to choose from no matter what general color scheme you decide to go with. Rotate your décor to adjust for the season and add in some of your favorite colors with new ones to switch things up from time to time. Also, take a look through Thief River Linen’s multiple collections and Pinterest boards for some additional inspiration when choosing colors and patterns that coordinate well together.

As the largest element in most guestrooms, it is the natural focal point; so good design often begins where the guest’s day ends, the bed. Interior designers specializing in hospitality predict some current trends will continue to hold strong while other new and exciting elements will gain traction.

Comfort

Comfortable bedding has become the iconic symbol and focal point of a hotel’s hospitality, immediately communicating something about the hotel brand identity and what the customer can expect about the standards of the establishment. It tells guests that the hotel has gone to great lengths to ensure that their stay is memorable.

One way you know you’ve done it right is when guests want to purchase the very sheets that they’ve slept in on the bed, you’ve given them such a wonderful experience that they want to duplicate it at home. Hotels are now thinking of the bed as an entire idea and luxurious experience. White is still the go-to color for many hotel bed linens. However, many properties are using more color when adding accents to the bed with throws or pillows.

Grantham Collection by Thief River Linen

Texture and Prints

Rumor has it, printed embellishments will become more prominent and allow brands and companies the opportunity to create custom prints at an affordable price. Manufacturers are doing graphic prints on textiles for throw pillows or bed scarves, it’s even been done for the top sheet. Predictions suggest that large architectural graphics and custom patterns will become more accessible and commonly used.

It is also suggested that while bedding will stay white across all segments, more jacquards (intricate patterns in fabric), including the hotel’s logo or even custom, brand-specific designs, will be incorporated for texture and subtle pattern, especially in top sheets, shams and duvet covers. So the white bedding is here to stay, but it will have texture or graphics.

Some designers and manufacturers will replace color on the bed with texture. The trend has moved toward using different textures and combining different scales as a pattern. It’s chic and it’s practical. Designers will take advantage of the advancements in durability that make more textures practical.

White is Still on Top

For hotels that want to sell a pure, clean image, white bedding is the way to go as it reflects cleanliness and crispness. Sometimes there will be two-line embroidery in an accent or coordinating color. White shows stains and can be more difficult to care for, but when you see an all clean and white bed it gives the perception a sanitary and stable environment.

While guests and hotel operators will continue to favor white sheets for their undertones of luxury and cleanliness, color will continue to find its way to the bed in the form of accessories, stitching and hems. Essentially, things will stay neutral with bold pops of color.

Down the road, influences from some of the luxury Middle East hotels may find their way stateside. There, designers are installing audacious accent palettes of bright reds and greens that verge into neon territories.

A truly comfortable bed linen speaks luxury to the guest. When today’s travelers climb into bed, they expect a clean, luxurious and relaxed experience that would create a memorable and personal stay. The hotel business is probably the most personal experience you can give someone. With so many choices in hotels; comfort, luxury and the experience are important to make the guest return again and again.

At Thief River Linen we are committed to utilizing quality fabrics and offer outstanding customer service for retail, interior design, and hospitality industries. We are able to accommodate customization orders and have a wide variety of fabric designs, colors and textures. We would love to work with you on your next project. Contact us at (336) 474-8014 or 800-569-8105 for your fabric needs.

The Sherise collection is vintage femininity at best with a natural beauty of linen embroidered in a diamond lace-like motif. The fabrics of this elegant collection range from soft natural browns to soft greys and crisp whites. Clean, white, crisp lines are accented with rhinestones and lace in this subtle stunner, topped off with the luxury of faux fur.

Sherise – White is a delicately patterned lattice of embroidery in warm grey against a white background.

Trinity – Ice is a slubby faux silk with just a slight sheen.

Lasso – Cafe Tostado

Lasso – Café Tostado adds a touch of soft color as it trims out the sleep sham.

At Thief River Linen we are committed to utilizing quality fabrics. Contact us at (336) 474-8014 or 800-569-8105 for your fabric needs. We offer outstanding customer service for retail, interior design, and hospitality industries. We are able to accommodate customization orders and have a wide variety of fabric designs, colors and textures. We would love to work with you on your next project.

Lasso – White is the ideal trim for this collection lending the crispness so the gentle greys.

At Thief River Linen we are committed to utilizing quality fabrics. Contact us at (336) 474-8014 or 800-569-8105 for your fabric needs. We offer outstanding customer service for retail, interior design, and hospitality industries. We are able to accommodate customization orders and have a wide variety of fabric designs, colors and textures. We would love to work with you on your next project.

Autumn is beginning to take hold here in North Carolina, and while that signals the end of summer ~ Thief River Linen is welcoming new developments. We are pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at a new showroom location at this year’s Fall High Point Market. We are also featuring two new collections: Oxford and Sherise.

Sherise Collection

The High Point Market in North Carolina has long been the furnishings industry’s largest trade show event in the world featuring more than two thousand vendors. Thief River Linen has enjoyed a display partnership with Habersham, makers of fine hand crafted furnishings. This year we will be exhibiting at 201 North Main Street in High Point, NC.

As for our new collections, Oxford and Sherise both include an array of rich and luxurious fabrics in various solids and patterns to produce two complimentary collections.

Sherise is slightly feminine with a natural beauty of linen embroidered in a lace-like motif. Clean, white, crisp lines are accented with rhinestones and lace in this subtle stunner.

Oxford Collection

The Yen to Sherise’s Yang is the Oxford collection. A crisp, sharp, mix of gray tones and cool whites describes this soft contemporary collection. There’s just a hint of sparkle blended with chunky textures and defined stripes.

At Thief River Linen we are committed to utilizing quality fabrics. Contact us at (336) 474-8014 or 800-569-8105 for your fabric needs. We offer outstanding customer service for retail, interior design, and hospitality industries. We are able to accommodate customization orders and have a wide variety of fabric designs, colors and textures. We would love to work with you on your next project. Choose Wisely ~ Choose Thief River Linen

Trinity – Gypsy is a slubby faux silk in a passionate red, providing an ideal complement to the pattern of the Bahama – Passion.

Beaufort – Chestnut is a dark brown colored 7oz. washable linen.

Shells Trim

Shells Trim is a strip of neutral ribbon from which delicate shells dangle adding a bit of a tropical beach touch to the ensemble.

At Thief River Linen we are committed to utilizing quality fabrics.

Contact us at (336) 474-8014 or 800-569-8105 for your fabric needs. We offer outstanding customer service for retail, interior design, and hospitality industries. We are able to accommodate customization orders and have a wide variety of fabric designs, colors and textures. We would love to work with you on your next project.